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China Inner Mongolia checkpoint attacked by mob China Inner Mongolia checkpoint attacked by mob
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A large mob has attacked a checkpoint in a remote part of China's northern Inner Mongolia region, state media say.A large mob has attacked a checkpoint in a remote part of China's northern Inner Mongolia region, state media say.
One-hundred masked attackers beat staff and destroyed buildings before escaping, according to the China News Agency. About 100 masked attackers beat staff and destroyed buildings before escaping, according to the China News Agency.
No motive has been given and police are searching for those involved.No motive has been given and police are searching for those involved.
The region has in the past seen tensions between minority ethnic Mongolians and Han Chinese.The region has in the past seen tensions between minority ethnic Mongolians and Han Chinese.
Some 13 people were injured in the early morning raid in Ejin Banner county, the reports said.Some 13 people were injured in the early morning raid in Ejin Banner county, the reports said.
The attackers were armed with sticks and pepper spray, using construction equipment to wreck the checkpoint and several vehicles, the agency said. The attackers were armed with sticks and pepper spray, using construction equipment to wreck the checkpoint and several vehicles, the China News Agency said.
The group stole money, mobile phones and other items.The group stole money, mobile phones and other items.